The Unlikely Buddha

In a shocking and unprecedented cyberattack, North Korean hackers have executed their most ambitious operation to date, targeting the cryptocurrency exchange Bybit.  The attack, which took place on February 21, 2025, resulted in the theft of an astounding $1.5 billion worth of digital assets, making it the largest cryptocurrency heist in history. How the Attack Unfolded The hackers, believed to be part of the infamous Lazarus Group, orchestrated a highly sophisticated breach. Exploiting vulnerabilities within Bybit's infrastructure, they infiltrated the system through what experts suspect was a supply chain compromise.  Once inside, they redirected approximately 401,000 Ethereum coins into wallets under their control. What makes this attack particularly alarming is the Lazarus Group's ability to remain undetected throughout the operation.  Their use of advanced techniques ensured that even as they siphoned off billions in digital assets, they left minimal trac...